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EIS is the official site for TradeWars, the classic space trading game originally released in the late 1980s for Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). The site serves as the download, registration, and information hub for TradeWars 2002 and TWGS, a stand-alone server and game management application used to host the game online. It is aimed at both the game operators ("gameops") who run TradeWars servers and the players who join them.
What the site offers
The site is organized around a small set of pages, each with a clear purpose:
| Page | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Downloads | Getting TradeWars 2002 and related files |
| Order | Purchasing or registering the game |
| Store | Merchandise or product listings |
| News | Updates from EIS |
| Contact | Reaching the site operators |
| About | Background on EIS and TradeWars |
The homepage also surfaces direct actions: Download TradeWars and Register TradeWars, plus a donation option described as supporting "the support and future development of TradeWars" by John Pritchett, EIS.
The two main products
TradeWars 2002 is the game itself — the classic space trader title that has been actively played by a devoted community of gameops and players for roughly 25 years. It is credited as an early inspiration by many of today's game developers.
TWGS (TradeWars Game Server) is a stand-alone server and game management application. According to the site, it is "the simplest and most flexible way to host classic TradeWars on the Internet today." If you want to run your own game rather than just play, TWGS is the piece you need.
Who it's for
- Players looking to download TradeWars 2002 and find games to join.
- Game operators (gameops) who want to host their own TradeWars server using TWGS.
- Longtime community members following news and updates.
Practical notes
- The site lists PayPal as a payment platform, so registration or purchases go through that route.
- The homepage includes a donation option separate from ordering, framed as supporting ongoing development.
- The site is presented in English.
If you're new to TradeWars, start with the Downloads page to get TradeWars 2002; if you intend to run a game for others, look at TWGS and the Order page for registration.